Ready, Set, Go! The German black metal experimentalists of DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are all fired up to start their European tour! This Friday it will all kick-off at the Slaughter Club in Milano (IT) and continues to wreak havoc throughout 5 more countries until a final curtain in Strasbourg (FR) on October 1st.
Special guests during all confirmed dates are label mates REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER and the recently signed black metal outfit BIZARREKULT!
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT +REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER +BIZARREKULT 16.09.2022 IT Milano, Slaughter Club 17.09.2022 IT Bologna, Circolo Dev 18.09.2022 AT Vienna, Viper Room 19.09.2022 DE Munich, Backstage 20.09.2022 DE Stuttgart, Im Wizemann 21.09.2022 CZ Prague, Futurum 22.09.2022 DE Dresden, Beatpol 23.09.2022 DE Jena, F-Haus 24.09.2022 DE Trier, Mergener Hof 25.09.2022 DE Hamburg, Knust 26.09.2022 DE Kassel, Goldgrube 27.09.2022 DE Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal 28.09.2022 FR Lille, Black Lab 29.09.2022 CH Aarau, Kiff 30.09.2022 CH Fribourg, Le Nouveau Monde 01.10.2022 FR Strasbourg, La Laiterie
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT Festivals 2022 29.10.2022 BE Hasselt, Samhain Festival
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be playing in support of ‘Noktvrn’, which was released via Season of Mist on November 19, 2022. The album is available the Season of Mist shop on CD digipak, Deluxe CD + DVD box, Vinyl and Cassette HERE. Listen to the full album HERE. The cover artwork of ‘Noktvrn’ was created by Max Löffler and can be found below together with the track list.
Tracklist: 1. Finisterre II (01:52) 2. Monument (06:46) 3. Am Rande der Dunkelheit (08:18) 4. Immortal (06:50) 5. Morgen (07:00) 6. Gegen das Licht (11:13) 7. Haven (05:45) Total: 0:47:44
For more information on the band, please find their page HERE
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are now releasing an extensive studio documentary of the recording process of their latest album ‘Noktvrn’. The video is available here:
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT comments: “After months of hard work and going through countless hours of footage we can finally share with you the ‘Making of Noktvrn’ studio documentary. We have been accompanied by our long-time friend and videographer Emanuel Oropesa during our studio pre-production and the album recording sessions to capture the creation process of ‘Noktvrn’ as close as possible. If you want to know more about the live recording approach, the gear we used, our preparation routines or just random behind the scene moments, here’s about 3 weeks of studio work compressed into 45 minutes! For the non-German speakers we included English subtitles in the video, you can switch them on/off in the YouTube player. Enjoy!”
‘Noktvrn’ was released via Season of Mist on November 19. The album is available the Season of Mist shop on CD digipak, Deluxe CD + DVD box, Vinyl and Cassette HERE. Listen to the album HERE.
The cover artwork of ‘Noktvrn’ was created by Max Löffler and can be found below together with the tracklist.
Tracklist: 1. Finisterre II (01:52) 2. Monument (06:46) 3. Am Rande der Dunkelheit (08:18) 4. Immortal (06:50) 5. Morgen (07:00) 6. Gegen das Licht (11:13) 7. Haven (05:45) Total: 0:47:44
Progressive, avant-garde black metal experimentalists DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have never stopped smashing through the boundaries of the genre they’ve called home since forming in early 2009. And with 2021 welcoming the release of fifth album, Noktvrn, the Germans are looking to expand the minds and perspectives of their ever-increasing fanbase, similar to how they pushed themselves in every element of the new album’s creation. Ironically, supporters being able to pay witness to the leaps and bounds the band has made over the course of 12 years, five albums and one EP and live recordings should count themselves lucky for being able to do so.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT may have existed and thrived over the course of that time, but forging on beyond its self-titled debut wasn’t part of guitarist/vocalist/mastermind Nikita Kamprad’s original plan.
Formed out of the ashes of black metal quartet FROSTGRIM and good time-lovin’ melodic deathcore posse, FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND, Kamprad and original vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky founded DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT as an expression of both their love of black metal and the search for liberation through art, as evidenced by taking the idea of their moniker — which translates to ‘The Way of Freedom’ — to heart.
“FROSTGRIM could be seen as the direct predecessor to DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT,” says Kamprad, from his studio in Würzburg, in the state of Bavaria, “because it was Tobias, our former singer, and I. We had this black metal band together when we also had FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND. We were a part of both bands and when they split up, there was nothing left. For me, black metal was always the most important musical genre where I could see myself doing music. So, I created songs for myself and basically they became the first DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT album. It is officially self-titled, but it actually doesn’t have a title. It’s just Der Weg einer Freiheit because initially after I wrote and released that first album, the band was supposed to be over. But the feedback from friends, fans and the press was so immense and so many people wanted to see the band live and to see it continue, in the end, I was like ‘why not?’ There was no reason why I couldn’t go on with new stuff.”
Originally self-released, the debut was picked up by Viva Hate Records who then issued follow-ups in the form of the Agonie EP and second full-length, Unstille which were supported via appearances at name festivals such as Summer Breeze Open Air and Wolfszeit Festival as well as on European tours opening for the likes of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, NEAERA. 2014 had DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT joining forces with Season of Mist for third album, Stellar which was issued a few months later in March of 2015.
With the label and a groundswell of support behind them, the band’s star continued to rise in Stellar’s shadow with showings at Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Roadburn, a tour in support of MOONSPELL and their first headlining runs. 2017 saw the release of album number four, Finisterre, which continued the steady growth of the band’s profile. In addition to drawing bigger crowds at festivals and on tours, they ventured overseas for the first time, playing in Japan and Iceland.
“I was doing music for six or seven years when I started DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT and I was always in bands that would meet up and write in a rehearsal space, but I always wanted to have my own band. I had the opportunity to do my own thing and that’s why this band is called DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT because it’s basically about my way of achieving my own freedom. For some people that way is through sport or cooking or writing; for me, it was about writing music and lyrics.”
Twelve years on, Kamprad is taking advantage of the freedoms afforded to him as he strives to personify the band’s titular expression. Being joined by drummer Tobias Schuler, bassist Nicolas Ziska and guitarist Nicolas Rausch has made DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT more a unit than ever and allowed Kamprad to feel comfortable relinquishing his steely grip on the band’s creative reins during the writing process which began in late 2019 and was completed by September of 2020. This has allowed for vast differences in Noktvrn’s creation that have expanded the album’s overall breadth beyond black metal and extreme music to incorporate the influence and inspiration of classical composer Frédéric Chopin’s Nocturnes, his series of 21 so-called “night pieces.” This, in turn, birthed the album’s artistic mandate requiring that material only be created during the wee hours.
“I always wanted to do an album about the night and dreams and I’m really, really big fan of Chopin and his night pieces in general. For me, it made sense that this album should have a title that connects with this theme. To the left of me right now is a piano and some of Chopin’s sheet music for the Nocturnes. One day I probably looked at it and wanted to pay tribute to this great composer. That’s why we chose to write the title a little bit differently with the ‘k’ instead of a ‘c’ and a ‘v’ instead of a ‘u’ to make it more special. We also chose the ‘v’ in particular because it’s our fifth album and that’s the Roman numeral for five. It’s just something special we did with the name, even though we weren’t sure at first about the lettering because it can be seen as generic, especially in black metal. We have reasons that are deeper than what you see on the surface; not because we want to be ‘true’ — or ‘trve’ — or something,” he explains with a laugh.
The Chopin and classical music influences on Noktvrn are much more than surface cosmetics. Lilting acoustic guitar piece ‘Finisterre II’ opens the album. Jericho-like horns are the bleating accent to the proggy black metal of ‘Monument.’ Baroque arpeggiation familiar to the tuxedo-and-coat tails crowd are spiralled around Oslo’s Helvete shop in ‘Morgen.’ There are also tendrils of folk, shoegaze and indie rock that make brief and appropriate appearances, but it’s the night-time theme that runs deep as Kamprad discovered early on in the writing process.
“‘Immortal’ was one of the first songs I wrote for the album and it was really, really weird because I wrote the song when it was very, very late when I fell into a night-time rhythm that was not my usual rhythm. Here, I felt I was having different kinds of dreams and thoughts. Sometimes I’d be half-awake, half-asleep and not really aware of what my real state of mind was. That was an experience that made me think about giving the entire album the nocturnal or night theme. I’m a very passionate sleeper; I love sleeping and dreaming and dreams are important to me because there’s a freedom in them. In this night rhythm, my head was in a different state and I wanted to create in this state because it was something different for me.”
Lyrically, Noktvrn has Kamprad taking enormous steps outside what has become his regular modus operandi since he took over the mic following Jaschinsky’s departure in 2012. The new album has him expanding his reach beyond not only his usual collection of personal thoughts and mother tongue, but also the style and texture with which he would previously deliver his meanings, ideas, and recollections.
“Usually, the lyrics have mainly been about myself, but on this album there were two events in the last two or three years connected to anxiety attacks. I haven’t experienced them myself, but a couple people who are very close to me have. The lyrics for the song ‘Am Rande der Dunkelheit’ are based around these people’s experiences and them telling me how they felt in a situation where they think they can’t breathe, that they think they’re dying and their life is coming to an end. I tried to imagine through the lyrics how they might have felt. I was trying to find my own words to describe the experience while trying to describe it if I had lived it myself.
“Another completely new thing on this album are the songs ‘Immortal’ and ‘Haven’ which are in English, which we’ve never done before. I always wanted to sing in English ever since I took over the vocals. Singing is the most direct musical expression I feel. Playing guitar is cool, but singing is even more my thing and I always want to push the boundaries so I implemented clean singing as well but, for me, doing clean vocals is very uncomfortable and difficult in German. I think singing clean vocals in English sounds nicer because German is a hard language which fits the harsh vocals perfectly. I wanted to try it out to see how it felt, and surprise, surprise, it felt great! I really like it and imagine there will be more English lyrics in the future.”
Barring a pair of live albums, all previous DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT releases were created almost entirely from the ground up by Kamprad. He would write the songs on his own and do the bass, guitar and vocal tracks himself with Schuler playing drums while engineering, producing and mixing along the way. Kamprad may still be the songwriter-in-chief who produced and mixed Noktvrn (with assistance from Jan Kerscher), but this album makes a significant developmental step as it not only welcomes song writing contributions from the other members, but has the band ably demonstrating their ability by recording live off the floor.
“The new album is the most natural sounding DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT album,” he says excitedly, “not only the sound, but the riffing and because we recorded the songs live. Music today, especially metal, can be too difficult and technical for bands to even play and record their own songs from start to finish. For me it was very important during the song writing to focus on playing the songs all the way through without stopping. That created a very natural flow through the songs and throughout the whole album. Also, it was a new thing that the whole band was involved in the whole recording process and the last stages of the song writing. Writing and recording mainly by myself was a very exhausting and streamlined process that I liked at some points, but after Finisterre I couldn’t do that anymore and had to change something.
“I still wrote the songs here in my studio then showed them to the others,” he explains. “Then, we met up for rehearsal and pre-production and played through the songs, recorded them and really analysed all the small details, the iteration of parts, the transitions, the guitar sound, the drum beats and everything, even the cymbal hits! What came out were still my songs, but with all kinds of input from the guys. They’re the same songs, but going over all the details brings them to another level. When we entered the studio all we had to do was focus on playing and nothing else because everything was settled already. That was a new and very good experience for us as a band.”
All of the above makes Noktvrn a beacon of musical forward thought, drastic jumps and transformative risks. In his soft-spoken humble manner, Kamprad laughs at the idea that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT is little more than a personal expression vehicle; instead, he refers to the band as “a very professional hobby,” while downplaying what makes these black metal mavericks entirely special.
“Maybe what is the special thing about us is that we never stopped. Since the beginning, we haven’t taken a break and we’ve always tried to be present with tours and shows and festivals, so there was never a break.”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
have announced a European tour in September with DOWNFALL OF GAIA. The
tour kicks off on September 10 in Warsaw, Poland and sees the band playing in
Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Italy and Slovenia, before
the final curtain drops in Germany on September 21st. A full list of tour dates
can be found below.
Vocalist Nikita Kamprad says:
“Once again we’re teaming up for a joint tour with our friends Downfall of Gaia!
This time we’re exploring some places in the East we have never been before or
rarely visited including Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Italy. We also
can’t wait to return to one of our favourite cities to play that is beautiful
Budapest and eventually end this run at Deaf Row Fest in Jena. Get your tickets
and see you this September!”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT with DOWNFALL OF GAIA * 07 Jul 19 Ieper (BE) Ieperfest 10 Sep 19 Warsaw (PL) Poglos * 11 Sep 19 Brno (CZ) Melodka * 12 Sep 19 Timisoara (RO) Club Capcana * 14 Sep 19 Brasov (RO) Rockstadt * 15 Sep 19 Kosice (SK) Collosseum * 16 Sep 19 Budapest (HU) Dürer Kert * 17 Sep 19 Wroclaw (PL) Luksus * 18 Sep 19 Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse * 19 Sep 19 Milano (IT) Legend Club * 20 Sep 19 Kranj (SL) Trainstation Subart * 21 Sep 19 Jena (DE) Deaf Row Fest 14 Dec 19 Manchester (UK) Rebellion (UK exclusive) DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT recently released their new live album ‘Live in Berlin’. The show was recorded in the venue Lido, Berlin (DE) on October 14, 2017. Listen to the album here:
The cover artwork and tracklist
of ‘Live in Berlin’ can be found here.
Tracklist: 1.
Einkehr – Live in Berlin (06:17) 2. Der stille Fluss ‐ Live in Berlin
(08:05) 3. Repulsion ‐ Live in Berlin (08:59) 4. Skepsis Part I ‐ Live
in Berlin (05:08) 5. Skepsis Part II ‐ Live in Berlin (06:07) 6. Ewigkeit ‐ Live in Berlin (07:09) 7. Zeichen ‐ Live in
Berlin (13:15) 8. Aufbruch ‐ Live in Berlin (11:58) 9. Lichtmensch ‐ Live
in Berlin (05:30) 10. Ruhe ‐ Live in Berlin (06:13)
Having reaped critical acclaim for their latest album ‘Finisterre’ (2017) and solidifying their position as one of the best live bands out there, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are about to release their first ever live album, recorded in Lido, Berlin (Germany) on October 14, 2017. The set, featuring songs from the band’s entire discography, is a testimony to the technical prowess of these musicians and the fine craftmanship in songwriting that the German band is widely known for.
Over the relatively short period of 10 years, the sound of DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT has clearly progressed, making each piece fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
are streaming the second track from their upcoming live album ‘Live In
Berlin’. The song “Repulsion”, taken from the band’s full length ‘Stellar‘
‘Live in Berlin’ has been recorded in the venue Lido, Berlin (DE) on October 14,
2017. The live album will be released on March 1st, digitally and limited vinyl
copies will be available in the Season of Mist shop on that date.
The cover artwork and tracklist
of ‘Live in Berlin’ have previously been unveiled and can be found below.
Tracklist: 1. Einkehr – Live in Berlin (06:17) 2. Der stille Fluss ‐ Live in Berlin (08:05) 3. Repulsion ‐ Live in Berlin (08:59) 4. Skepsis Part I ‐ Live in Berlin (05:08) 5. Skepsis Part II ‐ Live in Berlin (06:07) 6. Ewigkeit ‐ Live in Berlin (07:09) 7. Zeichen ‐ Live in Berlin (13:15) 8. Aufbruch ‐ Live in Berlin (11:58) 9. Lichtmensch ‐ Live in Berlin (05:30) 10. Ruhe ‐ Live in Berlin (06:13)
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have previously announced a tour in celebration of their 10th anniversary, with CELESTE, AU-DESSUS and THE DEVIL’S TRADE.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
tour with AU-DESSUS and CELESTE and THE DEVIL’S TRADE 28 Mar 19
Paris (FR) Le Petit Bain * 30 Mar 19 Toulouse (FR) Le Metronum * 31 Mar 19
Barcelona (ES) Bóveda * 01 Apr 19 Lyon (FR) Rock n Eat * 02 Apr 19
Esch/Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik * 03 Apr 19 Cologne (DE) Luxor * 04 Apr 19
Tilburg (NL) Little Devil * 05 Apr 19 Dresden (DE) Beatclub * 06 Apr 19
Hamburg (DE) Knust * 07 Apr 19 Nuremburg (DE) Hirsch ** 08 Apr 19 Prague
(CZ) Futurum ** 09 Apr 19 Vienna (AT) Arena ** 10 Apr 19 Munich (DE)
Backstage ** 11 Apr 19 Stuttgart (DE) Universum ** 12 Apr 19 Berlin (DE)
Lido ** 13 Apr 19 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof **
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT festivals 20 Apr 19
Oslo (NO) Inferno Metal Festival
Having reaped critical acclaim for their latest album
‘Finisterre’ (2017) and solidifying their position as one of the best live bands
out there, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are about to release their
first ever live album, recorded in Lido, Berlin (Germany) on October 14, 2017.
The set, featuring songs from the band’s entire discography, is a testimony to
the technical prowess of these musicians and the fine craftmanship in
songwriting that the German band is widely known for.
Over the
relatively short period of 10 years, the sound of DER WEG EINER
FREIHEIT has clearly progressed, making each piece fit more seamlessly.
‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’
unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG
EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of
their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This
impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in
2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky, DER WEG
EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut
‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with
new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second
album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of
this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad
took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third
full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base.
Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA,
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as
well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection,
Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to
razor-sharp precision.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
have announced a 10-year anniversary tour in March and April 2019. On
this special occasion, the band will perform their self titled debut album in
its entirety. Special guests on this tour are AU-DESSUS (28.3. – 6.4), CELESTE
(7. – 12.4) and THE DEVIL’S TRADE (all dates). A full list of tour dates can be
found below.
Vocalist Nikita Kamprad comments: “2019 will be a special
year for us! It marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of our first album
“Der Weg einer Freiheit” and therewith the start of a long and exciting journey
in our lives. In tribute to this album and everyone ever involved in this band,
as a member or in the background, we’re playing it from start to finish each day
on this special tour. The only time for the next… maybe 100 years? Don’t miss
it, we’re bringing some great guests with us, namely CELESTE, AU-DESSUS and THE
DEVIL’S TRADE! On top we will celebrate the release of our upcoming live album
on this run and will be equipped with a limited tour edition that will only be
available on live shows during 2019. Get your tickets and see you soon!”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
tour with AU-DESSUS and CELESTE and THE DEVIL’S TRADE 28 Mar 19
Paris (FR) Le Petit Bain * 30 Mar 19 Toulouse (FR) Le Metronum * 31 Mar 19
Barcelona (ES) Bóveda * 01 Apr 19 Lyon (FR) Rock n Eat * 02 Apr 19
Esch/Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik * 03 Apr 19 Cologne (DE) Luxor * 04 Apr 19
Tilburg (NL) Little Devil * 05 Apr 19 Dresden (DE) Beatclub * 06 Apr 19
Hamburg (DE) Knust * 07 Apr 19 Nuremburg (DE) Hirsch ** 08 Apr 19 Prague
(CZ) Futurum ** 09 Apr 19 Vienna (AT) Arena ** 10 Apr 19 Munich (DE)
Backstage ** 11 Apr 19 Stuttgart (DE) Universum ** 12 Apr 19 Berlin (DE)
Lido ** 13 Apr 19 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof **
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT festivals 28 Apr 19
Oslo (NO) Inferno Metal Festival
The cover artwork and track-list
of ‘Finisterre’ can be found below.
1. Aufbruch (9:49) 2. Ein
letzter Tanz (13:49) 3. Skepsis Part I (5:05) 4. Skepsis Part II
(5:36) 5. Finisterre (11:13)
The musical puzzle that adds up
to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more
complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album,
‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German
directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied
by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN
and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for
majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by
MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER
FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their
previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these
pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture
that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point
where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into
a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their
roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several
stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias
Jaschinsky, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention
with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly
sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the
‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored
international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member
Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal
duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’
(2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction
across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along
such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER,
AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing
prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer
Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp
precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep
climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star
is finally shining in full black.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are kicked off their European festival touring cycle this week. The fast rising German black metal innovators have furthermore updated their festival appearances, including Japanese tour dates together with DOWNFALL OF GAIA.
A list of all currently confirmed shows can be found below.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT festival appearance
21 Jun 18 Würzburg (DE) Umsonst & Draußen
30 Jun 18 Münster (DE) Vainstream Rockfest
16 Aug 18 Alba Iulia (RO) Dark Bombastic Evening
17 Nov 18 Oignies (FR) Tyrant Fest
28 Apr 19 Oslo (NO) Inferno Metal Festival
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
+DOWNFALL OF GAIA
21 Sep 18 Osaka Shinsaibashi (JP) Shovel
22 Sep 18 Tokyo Daikanyama (JP) Space ODD
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be touring in support of their latest album.
Please find artwork, track-list, and further information below.
1. Aufbruch (9:49)
2. Ein letzter Tanz (13:49)
3. Skepsis Part I (5:05)
4. Skepsis Part II (5:36)
5. Finisterre (11:13)
The musical puzzle that adds up to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album, ‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky,DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which sawDER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be kicking off their European road-trip under the banner “Heathen Crusade 2018” that is already promising to be the pagan black highlight of 2018 in just two days! The fast rising German black metal innovators will be joining Ireland’s finest, PRIMORDIAL and Finnish black heathens MOONSORROW on an extended tour throughout April.
Please find a list of all currently confirmed shows below.
Vocalist Nikita Kamprad comments: “We can’t wait to finally start this tour that we’ve been waiting for so long! Gear and merch are packed and we’re ready to hit the road and kick off the tour this Thursday at Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. If you haven’t done this already, get your tickets early to make sure that you won’t miss this great package! See you!”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be touring in support of their latest album, ‘Finisterre’, which is still available in various formats via Season of Mist: http://smarturl.it/DWEFinisterre.
Please find artwork, track-list, and further information below.
1. Aufbruch (9:49)
2. Ein letzter Tanz (13:49)
3. Skepsis Part I (5:05)
4. Skepsis Part II (5:36)
5. Finisterre (11:13)
The musical puzzle that adds up to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album, ‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky,DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which sawDER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are announcing a European touring package that is already promising to be a black highlight of 2018! The fast rising German black metal innovators will be joining Ireland’s finest, PRIMORDIAL and Finnish black pagans MOONSORROW on an extended tour in April next year.
Please find a list of all currently confirmed shows below.
Vocalist Nikita Kamprad comments: “As huge fans of PRIMORDIAL, we are announcing with great pleasure that we will support the Irish legends on their upcoming tour alongside MOONSORROW. We appreciate the chance to be part of this great package and can hardly wait to present our latest album ‘Finisterre’ to new audiences all around Europe. Get your tickets now and see you in April!”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be touring in support of their latest album, ‘Finisterre’, which is still available in various formats via Season of Mist: http://smarturl.it/DWEFinisterre.
Please find artwork, track-list, and further information below.
1. Aufbruch (9:49)
2. Ein letzter Tanz (13:49)
3. Skepsis Part I (5:05)
4. Skepsis Part II (5:36)
5. Finisterre (11:13)
The musical puzzle that adds up to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album, ‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky,DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which sawDER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will kick off their European headlining tour supported by French brothers in spirit, REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER at Gleis 22 in Münster, Germany tomorrow evening, September 21st.
Please find a list of all currently confirmed dates below.
On the short-term cancellation of INTER ARMA due to circumstances beyond the American band’s control, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT commented: “We are shocked about the news as we’ve been looking forward very much to share stages with INTER ARMA, but we have no other choice than accept this and move on with the tour. We hope that you understand and we apologise to everyone who wanted to see them! We have tried everything possible to find an adequate substitute, but unfortunately it was impossible on such short notice. As a result, REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER will have more stage time and we want to give local acts a chance to join our shows. Interested bands should get in contact with us.”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT Festivals
22 Sep 17 Hamburg (DE) Hamburg Metal Dayz
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
+REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
21 Sep 17 Münster (DE) Gleis 22
23 Sep 17 Köln (DE) Gebäude 9
24 Sep 17 Rotterdam (NL) Baroeg
25 Sep 17 Nijmegen (NL) Merleyn
26 Sep 17 Esch-sur-Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik
27 Sep 17 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof
28 Sep 17 Stuttgart (DE) Keller Klub
29 Sep 17 Marseille (FR) Jas Rod
30 Sep 17 Barcelona (ES) Razzmatazz 3
01 Oct 15 Madrid (ES) Sala Characol
02 Oct 17 Nantes (FR) Le Ferrailleur
03 Oct 17 Paris (FR) Le Petit Bain
04 Oct 17 Strasbourg (FR) La Laiterie
05 Oct 17 Lyon (FR) O’Totem
06 Oct 17 Zürich (CH) Werk 21
07 Oct 17 München (DE) Kranhalle
08 Oct 17 Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse
10 Oct 17 Budapest (HU) Dürer Kert
11 Oct 17 Wien (AT) Arena
12 Oct 17 Ceské Budejovice (CZ) MC Fabrika
13 Oct 17 Leipzig (DE) UT Connewitz
14 Oct 17 Berlin (DE) Lido
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will hit the roads in support of their brand new album, ‘Finisterre’. Please find artwork, track-list, and more information below.
1. Aufbruch (9:49)
2. Ein letzter Tanz (13:49)
3. Skepsis Part I (5:05)
4. Skepsis Part II (5:36)
5. Finisterre (11:13)
The musical puzzle that adds up to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album, ‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky,DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which sawDER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are now revealing details of their forthcoming fourth album. The new masterpiece of the German rising black stars is entitled ‘Finisterre’, and will be in stores on August 25th.
The band furthermore release the cover art by Max Löffler and track-list of ‘Finisterre’, which can both be viewed below.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT explaining the album’s details in a first studio report where the band talks about the drum and stdio recording process. The video can be viewed here:
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT comment: “This album and its production process was one of the biggest challenges of our lives so far. Due to the fact that we took the whole production in our own hands, we had full control over everything but of course it was also hard work to achieve our vision and the sound we were looking for. However, now we’re very proud of what we’ve created and happy to share these insights from the recording sessions with you! The first part covers the drum recordings and shows the life in the studio.”
Tracklist
1. Aufbruch
2. Ein letzter Tanz
3. Skepsis Part I
4. Skepsis Part II
5. Finisterre
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT previously announced a European headlining tour supported by French brothers in spirit, REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER and the recently added INTER ARMA.
Vocalist Nikita Kamprad comments: “We’re stoked to have INTER ARMA as another special guest joining our album release tour this fall. All the way from the US they will enrich each night with their unique soundscape and thus complete this killer package. We can’t wait, do not miss it!”
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT Festivals
29 Jul 17 Albi Carmaux (FR) Xtreme Fest
09 Aug 17 Fortress Josefov (CZ) Brutal Assault Open Air
16 Aug 17 Dinkelsbühl (DE) Summer Breeze Open Air
22 Sep 17 Hamburg (DE) Hamburg Metal Dayz
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
+IINTER ARMA +REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
21 Sep 17 Münster (DE) Gleis 22
23 Sep 17 Köln (DE) Underground
24 Sep 17 Rotterdam (NL) Baroeg
25 Sep 17 Nijmegen (NL) Merleyn
26 Sep 17 Esch-sur-Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik
27 Sep 17 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof
28 Sep 17 Stuttgart (DE) Keller Klub
29 Sep 17 Puget Sur Argens (FR) Le Rat’s
30 Sep 17 Barcelona (ES) Razzmatazz 3
01 Oct 17 Madrid (ES) Sala Caracol
02 Oct 17 Nantes (FR) Le Ferrailleur
03 Oct 17 Paris (FR) Le Petit Bain
04 Oct 17 Strasbourg (FR) La Laiterie
05 Oct 17 Lyon (FR) O’Totem
06 Oct 17 Zürich (CH) Werk 21
07 Oct 17 München (DE) Kranhalle
08 Oct 17 Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse
10 Oct 17 Budapest (HU) Dürer Kert
11 Oct 17 Wien (AT) Arena
12 Oct 17 Ceské Budejovice (CZ) MC Fabrika
13 Oct 17 Leipzig (DE) UT Connewitz
14 Oct 17 Berlin (DE) Lido
The musical puzzle that adds up to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album, ‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL.
Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.
‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that the DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black.
